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Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's

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Overview

Admire priceless works of art from the Papal collections in the Vatican Museums. Michelangelo’s wonderful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel will leave you breathless. Finish your visit in the magnificent St Peter's Basilica.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Tour with private guide

    Meeting Location

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    Viale Vaticano
    100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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    Vatican Museums

    Enjoy an exciting visit through art and religion in one of the world's most magnificent museums.Wander through the Vatican Museums with your private guide and get to visit the Greek Cross Gallery and its wonderful ancient sarcophagi, then tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the enchanting Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages.Marvel at Raphael Rooms and look at enchanting frescoes such as "The school of Athens" and "The deliverance of Saint Peters", then, rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments.
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    2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo’s wonderful frescoes in Sistine Chapel will leave you breathless
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    St. Peter's Basilica

    End your visit in the most important Basilica for Christianism and marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking in order to enter
    • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this happens, we are happy to offer clients an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. Although we try to notify tour groups in advance if disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours are planned, this is not always possible and in such cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
    • On Wednesdays, due to Papal Audiences, access to St. Peter's Basilica won't be possible until 1 p.m.

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-446025P1

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s?
    A:
    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
    • Tour with private guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
    • Tour with private guide

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking in order to enter
    • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this happens, we are happy to offer clients an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. Although we try to notify tour groups in advance if disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours are planned, this is not always possible and in such cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
    • On Wednesdays, due to Papal Audiences, access to St. Peter's Basilica won't be possible until 1 p.m.
    • You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking

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